Moskvich-2140 vs Audi 80: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Moskvich · 1976–1988
Moskvich-2140
- Power
- 55 kW75 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 19.0 s
- Top speed
- 142 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,080 kg

Audi · 1991–1995
80 B4
- Power
- 103 kW140 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.6 s
- Top speed
- 201 km/h
- Kerb mass
- -
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Performance 80 B4 0–100 km/h: 9.6 s vs 19.0 s
In plain words
Audi 80 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 9.6 s against 19.0 s for Moskvich-2140. Audi 80 is the older design (from 1966); Moskvich-2140 arrived in 1976. On the catalog figures, the Audi 80 is the pick for performance. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Audi 80 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Moskvich-2140 | 80 B4 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | D · 357 | B · 513 |
| Power | 14 | 33 |
| Grip | 43 | 57 |
| Handling | 76 | 75 |
| Top speed | 16 | 39 |
| Launch | 2 | 34 |
| Reliability | 63 | 81 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 80 B480 B4 · 2.0 ACE · petrol · 103 kW (140 PS) 16.69 sat 128 km/h
- 2 Moskvich-21401.5 · petrol 20.60 sat 102 km/h · +3.91 s
Full specifications
| Moskvich-2140 | Audi 80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.5 · petrol | 80 B4 · 2.0 ACE · petrol · 103 kW (140 PS) |
| Production years | 1976–1988 | 1991–1995 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan, Station wagon |
| Country | Soviet Union (USSR) | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 55 kW (75 PS) 74 hp | 103 kW (140 PS) 138 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 55 kW (75 PS) 74 hp | 40–128 kW (54–174 PS) 54–172 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 181 Nm 133 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 19.0 s | 9.6 s Better |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 142 km/h 88 mph | 201 km/h 125 mph Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,478 cc · 4 cyl 1.5 l | 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l |
| Engine code | No data | ACE |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,250 mm 167.3 in | No data |
| Width | 1,550 mm 61.0 in | No data |
| Height | 1,480 mm 58.3 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm 94.5 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,080 kg 2,381 lb | No data |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 520 l 18.4 cu ft | No data |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 46 l 12.2 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 10.2 l/100 km 23.1 mpg US | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €2,680/year estimated | No data |
| Range on a full tank | 451 km 280 mi estimated | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (1): Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.